Conflict● Elevated5d ago · Nov 1, 2026, 7:36 AM
VCK functionary hacked to death over flex banner issue in TN's Thoothukudi district
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from newindianexpress · india · South Asia
Sources said Balamurugan was at the petrol bunk on Tharuvaikulam road to refill his bike, when a gang of three hacked him to death before fleeing away in the busy stretch on Sunday.
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